1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1390 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1965 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1965 Ford Corsair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Corsair | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3050 mm |
